Andrea72

You can also use tea tree oil. It helps kill the bacteria as well as dries them out. Just be sure not to apply it with your fingers because the bacteria on your hands can make it worse.

If I'm being honest, I don't care about the numbers. I just want to be healthy and look good naked. Lol

I think you are doing great with getting the first week handled. I over prepared. There were a few things I had my 10 year old help with, but honestly 48 hours later I was out and about. Everyone is different, but hopefully yours will be a fairly easy recovery as well. Good luck.

I'm so sorry you had to hear that from anyone, but especially your wife. Unfortunately those that haven't been through it, simply don't understand. That's why I am so thankful for this forum. I know she is your wife, but that was still pretty crappy of her.

My rant for today.....Why as women do we have to lose our boobs as we lose weight? It's bad enough that I noticed those being the first to go, but I swear I came close to cutting a nipple while shaving my legs this morning. Anyone else? No? Ok never mind then. On a serious note.....If my boobs touch the floor before my hands, can I count that as a toe touch?!?!?

I always said I'd end up on tv one day.....of course it would be because I was arrested, but whatever.

So here I am minding my own business and I get another "How much have you lost? You can really see it in your face". Um, did I carry all 49 pounds in my face? I think not. I know, I know....I should be appreciative for any recognition, but I did this for my Italian arse, hips, and thighs, not my face. Just once I'd like to hear "Dat Arse Tho". Meanwhile in another episode of "As This Dysfunctional World Turns", the mother from Honey Boo Boo is going on a strip club tour. ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?!?!?

See, that's all I ask. Just a little attention. That way maybe my gyno's office will drop the restraining order. <------for those that just gasped....it's called sarcasm. OK, now your making me snort my cottage cheese out my nose!!!! Waaaaahahahaha!!! Cottage Cheese?!?! That would be rough!!!

See, that's all I ask. Just a little attention. That way maybe my gyno's office will drop the restraining order. <------for those that just gasped....it's called sarcasm.

Oh that I totally understand. However I'm a hairstylist. Only men here are the ones getting their hair cut....not employees.

Anytime!!! Laughing is good!!!

do you drink it with a straw? Or use the little spoony thing on the end? Ok, I laughed way too hard at the thought of the little spoony thing on the end.

Unfortunately I have been dealing with massive hair loss since loosing my mother 3 years ago. The two things that help thus far is with being Italian, we are blessed with an over abundance of hair so I could spare some strands, and being a hairstylist.....I have a few tricks up my sleeve. Lol But thank you, @@KristenLe , my hair is probably my best asset. Well that and my smartassery.

@@LipstickLady I knew I could count on you!!

Hmmm. All very great questions, @@Dub I have no use for coffee stirrers, and the bendy straws? While they can be fun to look at as well as conversation starters, as @@LipstickLady mentioned, I too prefer my straws with girth. I mean what's not to like about them? Strong, sturdy, and the reward at the end? Not to mention the larger they are, it saves us from getting tiny wrinkles around our mouths as we get older. Yes, contrary to popular belief the size of the straw does matter, and if I'm going to use one I want to know it's going to stand up to the task at hand. Geez I love waking up to great straw conversations.

Sounds like the proper place to wait for someone to give you a "heads up".

I'm not gonna lie, I was getting depressed. Real depressed. See, I was in a stall. Yeah yeah we should embrace them. Well, the embracing lasted for all of a week, then shyt got real. The second week rolled around, and then the third...... I'm not sure if it was lack of carbs, or this whole stall thing.....but I have been a beotch. Today makes 9 weeks post op. I reluctantly hop on the scale. After a long 4 weeks...I'm a beautiful 5 pounds down. <---THAT....I can embrace. And yes, I am performing another interpretive dance number called.... "I might not be humping on this hump day, but the stall has been lifted.....and that's kinda the same thing" Happy 45 pounds down to me!!!!

Oh good. My surgery was March 23rd and I went back the following Friday. It will happen for you. I promise.

It is normal but when you are going through it yourself you worry. Especially when it lasted 4 weeks like mine did. One thing I know now that I didn't prior is to take measurements. You might not see lower numbers on the scale, but you could be loosing inches. That's a plus too!! Good luck.

Had my follow up today and I'm down another 4!!! For the first time in like......forever......this could work!! Spontaneous dance party of one in my living room!!

As you already saw in my post, it will happen. My one and only this far lasted a total of 4 weeks. Now don't let that freak you out. Everyone is different. But I did see the 5 pound loss last Wednesday, and here I am just shy of a week later and I'm down another 4. You will start loosing again....no worries.

WOOHOO!!!! That's so exciting!!!

Oh, it's MUCH better. Congratulations! Well of course it is......It lasts WAY longer!!! Lol Thank you!!!

Thanks, @@Dub As soon as I finish my coffee, Ill be headed to Tally for a follow up with my surgeon. Hopefully he can give me some insight into tackling those suckers head on. Fingers crossed!!!

Don't forget the straws @@KindaFamiliar Like @@CHM says.... STRAWS ARE GOOD!!!